Parsley and Walnut Pesto

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Parsley and Walnut Pesto
45 min.
12
67kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary creations with a burst of flavor, our Parsley and Walnut Pesto is the perfect addition to your recipe repertoire. This vibrant and versatile condiment isn't just for pasta; it can transform salads, sandwiches, and roasted vegetables into gourmet dishes. With its fresh flat-leaf parsley and rich, toasted walnuts, this pesto boasts a delightful nutty flavor complemented by the aromatic essence of garlic and a hint of zesty lemon juice.

This amazing pesto is not only flavorful but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for gatherings. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy its delightful taste without compromising their dietary restrictions. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for both casual dinners and festive occasions.

With only 67 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the health benefits of walnuts, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, and parsley, known for its rich vitamins and minerals. Whether you’re spreading it on a piece of crusty bread, using it as a dip for veggies, or mixing it into grains for added flavor, this Parsley and Walnut Pesto is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 2.5 ounces parsley fresh
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein5.56%
Fat86.29%
Carbs8.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.873478119788%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
12.73mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.89mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:66.55kcal
3.33%
Fat:6.73g
10.36%
Saturated Fat:0.79g
4.95%
Carbohydrates:1.43g
0.48%
Net Carbohydrates:0.87g
0.32%
Sugar:0.22g
0.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:100.53mg
4.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.98g
1.95%
Vitamin K:99.25µg
94.52%
Vitamin C:8.64mg
10.47%
Vitamin A:499.11IU
9.98%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.97%
Copper:0.09mg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.91%
Folate:14.04µg
3.51%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Magnesium:11.06mg
2.77%
Fiber:0.56g
2.25%
Phosphorus:21.67mg
2.17%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.08%
Potassium:59.68mg
1.71%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.57%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.5%
Calcium:14.82mg
1.48%
Source:My Recipes